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Hickory, North Carolina

Imaging Technologist / CT Scan / CVHS-IMAGTECH / PRN

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Job Description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Performs a variety of imaging procedures under the clinical direction of a Radiologist.

Education & Credentials

Required

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic technology program or Computed Tomography program.

Current ARRT. Registered in CT

BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within one month of employment date.

Work Experience

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in all aspects of the position within three months of employment date.

Preferred

2 or more years’ experience.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

Comprehensive, Accessible Healthcare Services in the Catawba Valley

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

  • Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
  • American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

High Level of Technical Care from Medical Experts

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital.

No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Performs a variety of imaging procedures under the clinical direction of a Radiologist. Ensures high-quality diagnostic imaging services are provided to patients within the hospital.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Radiologic technology or Computed Tomography program. Must hold current ARRT registration and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

ARRT certificationPatient careClinical imaging

CT Technology Career Context

Of the 50 active CT Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

CT Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 22 employers

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$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Ct Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 136 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hickory

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,531/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.